Does friendship at work help or hinder your career? Understand the limits Friendships at work can make the routine easier, strengthen the sense of belonging, expand networking and even boost professional development. At the same time, experts warn that it is necessary to maintain clear limits so that personal ties do not interfere with decisions, feedback or day-to-day responsibilities. ?? Do you have any reporting suggestions? Send it to g1 But can you separate friendship and professionalism? Answer the QUIZ prepared by g1 with support from experts and find out how you deal with these situations in the workplace. In the end, see which profile suits you best and check out tips for building healthy relationships without compromising your career. Do you know how to separate friendship and work? How to build healthy friendships at work? Experts recommend some precautions to maintain positive relationships without compromising professional performance: Avoid giving privileges to close colleagues in promotions, evaluations or distribution of tasks; Respect the personal limits of other professionals; Separate professional criteria from personal relationships; Maintain impartiality in feedback and decisions; Preserve confidential information; Prevent personal conflicts from interfering with team activities. It is also important to observe some signs that the friendship may be crossing its limits: You avoid giving feedback for fear of losing the friendship; Decisions are now made based on affinity and not on merit; Confidential information is shared outside of a professional context; There is a perception of favoritism or the formation of closed groups; Personal conflicts begin to affect team performance. According to Eliane Aere, president of the Brazilian Association of Human Resources of São Paulo (ABRH-SP), the main rule is simple: "Friendship should add value to your work, not subtract its objectivity." Muller Gomes, manager of recruitment consultancy Robert Half, sums up the discussion in one word: maturity. "Friendship helps to a certain extent. You need to understand when it contributes and when it starts to get in the way", he says. He remembers that friendships also change over time and that the departure of colleagues is part of the natural dynamics of the job market. "Relationships evolve. People enter and leave companies. It is important to understand this as a cycle", he adds. In the opinion of experts, friendships can strengthen the work environment, increase well-being and contribute to professional growth. But these benefits only appear when they go hand in hand with ethics, balance, maturity and professionalism. How to realize that you are experiencing corporate loneliness? Corporate loneliness doesn't always mean working alone. According to experts, some signs may indicate that the problem is affecting your routine: You feel like you are not part of the team, even though you work surrounded by colleagues; Avoids interactions or notices that he is rarely included in group conversations and activities; Have difficulty creating bonds or feel that you cannot be authentic in the work environment; You lose motivation to go to work and feel that your efforts go unnoticed; Presents symptoms such as anxiety, stress, discouragement or burnout related to work. When to seek help? If the feeling of isolation is persistent and begins to affect your mental health, performance or quality of life, experts recommend talking to leadership, HR or seeking psychological support. In healthy environments, welcoming and a sense of belonging are also part of the company's responsibilities. Do you know how to separate friendship and work? Take the quiz and find out. Reproduction/Freepik